Work on the new zoning code, the Zoning Administration Manual (ZAM), and regulations for the Philadelphia City Planning Commission continue as the city prepares to implement its new code. The new zoning will become effective August 22, 2012. Visit http://zoningmatters.org/home to review the following documents:

• PCPC regulations adopted April 17, 2012
• Second draft of the Zoning Administration Manual
• Draft Central Delaware Overlay
• Second Draft of Revised Sign Controls

Read an article by Feather Houstoun that describes the work of the FixItPhilly coalition as having the “essential elements of successful collaboration.” Feather O’Connor Houstoun is a senior adviser to the Wyncote Foundation and is a member of the Philadelphia School Reform Commission.

Collective Impact and the Modern City  Tireless collaboration led to a revamped development process that promises to help revitalize Philadelphia.

 BIA Government Affairs/FixItPhilly Coalition

It has been eight years since ten non-profit groups endorsed a Building Industry Association of Philadelphia report titled, If We Fix It, They Will Come. The report identified ten key challenges to developing real estate in Philadelphia and articulated a detailed action plan to eliminate these obstacles. Armed with a common agenda, the coalition reformed the city’s development review process over seven years and two mayoral administrations. FixItPhilly: A Coalition Case Study explores what this coalition has achieved to date and what made the collaboration both innovative and effective. Read the full case study here.

The Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations has organized a campaign in support of a Philadelphia Land Bank to help put vacant properties back into productive use. Sign on to tell City Council and the Nutter Administration how important a land bank is to Philadelphia. Have your voice heard and help make the Philadelphia Land Bank a reality. SIGN ON by clicking here.

The Committee of the Whole Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at 2 PM, City Hall, to hear testimony on Bill 120052, which would authorize the creation of a Philadelphia Land Bank. View the Bill 120052, Press Release, and “Philadelphia Land Bank At A Glance”.